It’s that time again: back to school and back to sports

Mouthguards can take a bite out of sports injuries, but it’s important to make the right choice By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Today I am wearing both of my favorite hats, the dentist hat and the mom hat. As a dentist with more than 20 years of experience, I know how incredibly important it is to wear a well fitting mouthguard during activities that can pose...

Unionville HS baseball notebook

Unionville's Andy Kirkland will be playing balls for UNC Asheville in 2011. With the snow on the ground and the frigid weather, most folks could probably use a reminder that spring is just around the corner. Unionville High School’s baseball coach, T.J. Ostrisko sends along a few news items and notes about some of this year’s Indians squad, as well as where a couple of 2010 players...

Unionville set to standardize activity fees

Four-tiered system likely to be presented Tuesday night for middle, high school student sports, clubs By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com While football an other sports will be at the top of fee range — $75 — most middle school and high school activities will come with a fee. EAST MARLBOROUGH — After months of focus groups, studies and analysis, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District...

URA begins spring boys lacrosse registration

Registration is now open for the Unionville Recreation Association spring lacrosse season. Boys between 6 and 14 are eligible to play. To immediately register online for our 2011 season, please click here.    Send article as PDF   

Unionville girls rebound to knock off Sun Valley

Freshman Alison Lewis — who had a pair of jey rebounds late to seal the win — brings the ball up Thursday night against Sun Valley. Photo Courtesy Unionville Girls basketball ASTON — Rebounding — quite literally — off a tough loss to West Chester Rustin, the Unionville girls basketball picked up a big win on the road, Thursday night, beating red-hot Sun Valley, 45-38. The Indians improved...

A sneak peek at Santa’s list for Unionville

By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com It’s the time of the year for wish lists and as we close in on Christmas — I thought I’d offer a few peeks in what I suspect might be on some local school and elected officials lists for Santa Claus. For our local elected state legislators: Chris Ross (R-East Marlborough), Steve Barrar (R-Upper Chichester) and Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-Chester): the wisdom...

Season preview: Top-ranked Popham leads young Unionville wresters for 2010-11

Indians may face challenging season with five freshmen on squad By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com If you’re a Unionville wrestling fan, 2010-11 might be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Unionville senior wrestler Mason Popham. Courtesy, Unionville Wrestling. On the one hand, you have senior Mason Popham leading the squad. Popham, a senior who has committed to attend the University of Virginia...

Formal presentation on activity fees on tap Monday for Unionville school board

Unionville High School baseball players and others involved in school activities may see some increases in activity fees for the 2011-12 school year.—File photo.
Unionville High School baseball players and others involved in school activities may see some increases in activity fees for the 2011-12 school year.—File photo. Research, conversations with coaches, athletes, families, taxpayers used to create picture of current status By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — A formal presentation on the topic of activity fees will be made...

Unionville needs stirring comeback to beat Kennett, 35-21

No postseason, but much for seven-win team to be proud of By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTImes.com Unionville's Mason Popham breaks up a pass while covering Kennett's Anthony Torello. KENNETT SQUARE — Going into the game, they knew this was it. The members of Unionville’s football team realized that the math was against them and win or lose against neighboring Kennett, their 2010 high...

Video: Unionville beats Great Valley

Video highlights of Unionville’s 24-7 win over Great Valley:    Send article as PDF